Palma “Polly” A. Berry, age 98, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away July 30, 2017, at the Serenity House in Tomah. She was born September 19, 1918, to Peter and Anna (Lundvig) Gunderson in Boaz, Wisconsin. She graduated from Richland Center High School and went on to graduate from Palmer Handwriting Method School. Polly was united in marriage to James Selby Berry in Iowa in 1940.
During her youth, she was a member of the Boaz Community Band playing the guitar and was part of the Women’s Softball League. For many years she worked as a waitress at The Badger Café in Tomah. She spent a majority of her working years as a cook at the Tomah High School. Following her work as a cook, she worked as a receptionist and volunteered many hours at the Tomah Care Center and also babysat for various family friends. Polly’s family will remember her beautiful intricate cakes and her unforgettable cooking. She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards especially, Rummy, and was a self-taught organ player. She loved to Polka and listening to Polka Music. Her sassy sense of humor led many to believe she was a part of the Boaz Pole Dancers. In her spare time, she would often be found at garage sales or at auction shows looking for the best deals. Polly was a member of Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI and faithfully served at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah where she was proud of her accomplishment of creating over 3,000 quilt tops. She admired the beauty of nature and others gardens as well as her own. Most of all, she was the biggest advocate and supporter for her family, no matter the circumstance or situation. Her quick wit and kind heart will be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Phil (special friend, Sandra Hutchens) Berry of Wilton, WI, her daughter, Mary Jean Snell of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter-in-law, Donna Berry of Tomah, WI, grandchildren, Rhonda (Randy) Culpitt of Sparta, WI, Brenda Gleason of Valparaiso, IN, Brian (Maranda) Berry of Wilton, WI, John (special friend, Andrea) Berry of Camp Douglas, WI, and Christopher Berry of Tomah, WI, nine great grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Tanner, Aeriana, Devin, Savanna, Brock, Dylan and Rowan, and 4 great great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna, husband, James, son, John Berry, daughter, Stella Ann, sister, Stella Gunderson, brother, Roy Gunderson, sons-in-law, Bud Thompson and Frank Snell, sister-in-law, Dorothy Gunderson, and other nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI. Pastor Dave Dahl of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, August 2, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Five Points Lutheran Church
During her youth, she was a member of the Boaz Community Band playing the guitar and was part of the Women’s Softball League. For many years she worked as a waitress at The Badger Café in Tomah. She spent a majority of her working years as a cook at the Tomah High School. Following her work as a cook, she worked as a receptionist and volunteered many hours at the Tomah Care Center and also babysat for various family friends. Polly’s family will remember her beautiful intricate cakes and her unforgettable cooking. She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards especially, Rummy, and was a self-taught organ player. She loved to Polka and listening to Polka Music. Her sassy sense of humor led many to believe she was a part of the Boaz Pole Dancers. In her spare time, she would often be found at garage sales or at auction shows looking for the best deals. Polly was a member of Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI and faithfully served at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah where she was proud of her accomplishment of creating over 3,000 quilt tops. She admired the beauty of nature and others gardens as well as her own. Most of all, she was the biggest advocate and supporter for her family, no matter the circumstance or situation. Her quick wit and kind heart will be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Phil (special friend, Sandra Hutchens) Berry of Wilton, WI, her daughter, Mary Jean Snell of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter-in-law, Donna Berry of Tomah, WI, grandchildren, Rhonda (Randy) Culpitt of Sparta, WI, Brenda Gleason of Valparaiso, IN, Brian (Maranda) Berry of Wilton, WI, John (special friend, Andrea) Berry of Camp Douglas, WI, and Christopher Berry of Tomah, WI, nine great grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Tanner, Aeriana, Devin, Savanna, Brock, Dylan and Rowan, and 4 great great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna, husband, James, son, John Berry, daughter, Stella Ann, sister, Stella Gunderson, brother, Roy Gunderson, sons-in-law, Bud Thompson and Frank Snell, sister-in-law, Dorothy Gunderson, and other nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI. Pastor Dave Dahl of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, August 2, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Five Points Lutheran Church
Palma “Polly” A. Berry, age 98, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away July 30, 2017, at the Serenity House in Tomah. She was born September 19, 1918, to Peter and Anna (Lundvig) Gunderson in Boaz, Wisconsin. She graduated from Richland Center High School and went on to graduate from Palmer Handwriting Method School. Polly was united in marriage to James Selby Berry in Iowa in 1940.
During her youth, she was a member of the Boaz Community Band playing the guitar and was part of the Women’s Softball League. For many years she worked as a waitress at The Badger Café in Tomah. She spent a majority of her working years as a cook at the Tomah High School. Following her work as a cook, she worked as a receptionist and volunteered many hours at the Tomah Care Center and also babysat for various family friends. Polly’s family will remember her beautiful intricate cakes and her unforgettable cooking. She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards especially, Rummy, and was a self-taught organ player. She loved to Polka and listening to Polka Music. Her sassy sense of humor led many to believe she was a part of the Boaz Pole Dancers. In her spare time, she would often be found at garage sales or at auction shows looking for the best deals. Polly was a member of Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI and faithfully served at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah where she was proud of her accomplishment of creating over 3,000 quilt tops. She admired the beauty of nature and others gardens as well as her own. Most of all, she was the biggest advocate and supporter for her family, no matter the circumstance or situation. Her quick wit and kind heart will be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Phil (special friend, Sandra Hutchens) Berry of Wilton, WI, her daughter, Mary Jean Snell of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter-in-law, Donna Berry of Tomah, WI, grandchildren, Rhonda (Randy) Culpitt of Sparta, WI, Brenda Gleason of Valparaiso, IN, Brian (Maranda) Berry of Wilton, WI, John (special friend, Andrea) Berry of Camp Douglas, WI, and Christopher Berry of Tomah, WI, nine great grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Tanner, Aeriana, Devin, Savanna, Brock, Dylan and Rowan, and 4 great great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna, husband, James, son, John Berry, daughter, Stella Ann, sister, Stella Gunderson, brother, Roy Gunderson, sons-in-law, Bud Thompson and Frank Snell, sister-in-law, Dorothy Gunderson, and other nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI. Pastor Dave Dahl of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, August 2, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Five Points Lutheran Church
During her youth, she was a member of the Boaz Community Band playing the guitar and was part of the Women’s Softball League. For many years she worked as a waitress at The Badger Café in Tomah. She spent a majority of her working years as a cook at the Tomah High School. Following her work as a cook, she worked as a receptionist and volunteered many hours at the Tomah Care Center and also babysat for various family friends. Polly’s family will remember her beautiful intricate cakes and her unforgettable cooking. She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards especially, Rummy, and was a self-taught organ player. She loved to Polka and listening to Polka Music. Her sassy sense of humor led many to believe she was a part of the Boaz Pole Dancers. In her spare time, she would often be found at garage sales or at auction shows looking for the best deals. Polly was a member of Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI and faithfully served at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah where she was proud of her accomplishment of creating over 3,000 quilt tops. She admired the beauty of nature and others gardens as well as her own. Most of all, she was the biggest advocate and supporter for her family, no matter the circumstance or situation. Her quick wit and kind heart will be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Phil (special friend, Sandra Hutchens) Berry of Wilton, WI, her daughter, Mary Jean Snell of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter-in-law, Donna Berry of Tomah, WI, grandchildren, Rhonda (Randy) Culpitt of Sparta, WI, Brenda Gleason of Valparaiso, IN, Brian (Maranda) Berry of Wilton, WI, John (special friend, Andrea) Berry of Camp Douglas, WI, and Christopher Berry of Tomah, WI, nine great grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Tanner, Aeriana, Devin, Savanna, Brock, Dylan and Rowan, and 4 great great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna, husband, James, son, John Berry, daughter, Stella Ann, sister, Stella Gunderson, brother, Roy Gunderson, sons-in-law, Bud Thompson and Frank Snell, sister-in-law, Dorothy Gunderson, and other nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Five Points Lutheran Church in Blue River, WI. Pastor Dave Dahl of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tomah will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, August 2, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Five Points Lutheran Church
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